Israeli Minister Threatens to Evict Palestinians From West Bank Hamlet
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has threatened to evict Palestinians from a West Bank hamlet. This statement comes as a response to the International Criminal Court's prosecutor seeking his arrest, which has not been confirmed. The situation highlights ongoing tensions in the region regarding land and governance.
- ▪Bezalel Smotrich is the Israeli finance minister.
- ▪He made the eviction threat in retaliation for an arrest request from the International Criminal Court.
- ▪The ICC has not confirmed or denied the request for Smotrich's arrest.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 17:36:55 +0000 |
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }Israel-Hamas Cease-FireIsrael Expanding Control of GazaIsrael’s President Denounces ViolenceHamas Leader KilledAttacked by SettlersAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTIsraeli Minister Threatens to Evict Palestinians From West Bank HamletBezalel Smotrich, the hard-line minister, said he was retaliating for the International Criminal Court prosecutor seeking his arrest, something the court did not confirm nor deny.Listen · 4:27 min Share full articleThe Israeli finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, in Jerusalem earlier this month.Credit...Erik Marmor/Getty ImagesBy Aaron…
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